ADAP's Mission

The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) is part of the nationwide federally mandated protection and advocacy (P&A) system.

ADAP's mission is to provide quality, legally-based advocacy services to Alabamians with disabilities in order to protect, promote and expand their rights.

ADAP's vision is one of a society where persons with disabilities are valued and exercise self-determination through meaningful choices, and have equality of opportunity.

ADAP's advocacy efforts are governed by these values:

• Persons with disabilities should have the same opportunity to participate in the community as persons without disabilities.
• Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodations that are needed for full participation.
• Persons with disabilities have the right to be afforded meaningful choices and to make informed decisions.